Addison police offer car seat safety check Saturday

Certified child passenger safety technicians will not only check car seats, but advise parents and caregivers on how to choose and install the proper seats for their child. Technicians can advise parents on the appropriate use of rear-facing, forward-facing and booster seats.

Addison police remind parents that all children younger than 13 should ride in the back seat, and seat belts are required in all seating positions.

This event is one of 88 Illinois events sponsored by AAA, Illinois Secretary of State, Illinois Head Start Association and the Illinois Department of Transportation. The seat check is also part of National Child Passenger Safety Week.

The event is free to the public. Technicians will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Addison Wal-Mart, 1050 N. Rohlwing Road.